The first government of

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was sworn in on December 2, 2008. Following the resignation of Vice Chancellor and

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party chairman

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from all political functions, a

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took place. The new government members were sworn in by the

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on 21 April 2011. The first Faymann government was succeeded by the

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on December 16, 2013.

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Federal Chancellery of Austria: Government
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